Coronavirus

BP boosts payouts after profit jump, transition on track

The strong results, underpinned by higher sales at petrol stations, bolster BP’s plan to shift away from oil and gas to renewable and low-carbon energy in an effort to battle climate change, CEO Bernard Looney said.

McDonald's makes masks mandatory for all customers, staff

McDonald's Corp. on Monday confirmed that all its customers and staff will need to start wearing masks again inside its U.S. restaurants in areas with high or substantial transmission, regardless of whether they are vaccinated or not.

Equinox, SoulCycle mandating vaccinations starting in September

A recent survey conducted by Equinox Fitness Clubs found 96% of member respondents and 89% of employee respondents reported being vaccinated. The company noted that the “overwhelming majority” of members expressed support for the company's vaccine requirement.